New Delhi sets sights on 5–6 per cent global market share by 2030 and US$1 trillion turnover by 2040, emphasising innovation and biosimilars India’s chemical industry is poised for a major leap in the coming decade, with the government projecting a rise in its global sector share to 5–6 per cent by 2030 and targeting a US$1 trillion turnover by 2040. The strategy prioritises biologics, biosimilars, and innovation-driven growth, alongside the establishment of advanced chemical infrastructure, reports IANS, a partner…

Innovative humidity-control technology developed at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi reuses waste heat to deliver efficient cooling Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi have developed a prototype air conditioning system capable of reducing electricity consumption by around one-third, offering a potential breakthrough in energy-efficient cooling, as reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The innovation addresses a mounting challenge: soaring demand for indoor cooling as temperatures rise. Without intervention, national electricity use linked to air conditioning could…

Researchers in India have developed a compact automated device capable of detecting trace levels of harmful pesticides in water, food and soil. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The technology is designed to offer real-time analysis outside traditional laboratories. Existing detection methods for residues such as the commonly used organophosphate malathion often require costly equipment, lengthy procedures and specialised staff. The newly developed device uses a colour-based chemical process built around gold nanoparticles and a customised…

GYEONGJU, South Korea, Nov. 03 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday put forward a five-point proposal for promoting a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation and building an Asia-Pacific community. Xi made the proposal in his speech titled “Building an Inclusive Open Asia-Pacific Economy for All” at the first session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Over the past 30-plus years since its founding, APEC has been spearheading the region’s rise to the forefront of global open…

Researchers at Indian Nagaland University have discovered a naturally occurring plant compound, Sinapic acid, that significantly accelerates wound healing in diabetic conditions. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The breakthrough offers a promising step towards developing safe, affordable, and natural treatments for one of diabetes’ most persistent complications – delayed wound recovery. This is the first global study to demonstrate that Sinapic acid, when taken orally, enhances diabetic wound healing in preclinical models. The compound works…

India has introduced its first facial skin microbiome test – a scientific advancement designed to transform the understanding of skin health through the study of beneficial microorganisms that inhabit the human face. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Unlike conventional skincare, which focuses mainly on surface-level treatments, the new test analyses the balance of millions of microbes that naturally protect the skin, regulate immune responses, and support regeneration. When this delicate ecosystem is disrupted by environmental…

TIANJIN, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has drawn a development blueprint at its Tianjin Summit that concluded Monday, which will lead it to play a greater role in maintaining regional peace and stability, and in promoting shared prosperity. The summit saw the signing and adoption of a number of key documents, including the Tianjin Declaration and a development strategy for the organization in the 2026-2035 period. Outcomes of the meeting also include a statement on supporting…

BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — The largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will soon convene in China’s northern port city of Tianjin, bringing together leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations and sending a stronger signal for global cooperation, development and shared future in an age of global uncertainties. Since its founding in 2001, the SCO has focused its primary efforts on enhancing mutual trust and common security in the region. Against the…

BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — On July 15, Chinese President Xi Jinping received top diplomats and heads of standing bodies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the bright, stately Fujian Hall of the Great Hall of the People in the heart of Beijing. “China has always prioritized the SCO in its neighborhood diplomacy, and is committed to making the organization more substantive and stronger,” Xi stressed at the meeting. The pledge echoes China’s years-long unremitting efforts to foster a…

BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 will be held in Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO and the “SCO Plus” Meeting and deliver keynote speeches as world leaders and heads of international organizations gather in this major port city of northern China. As China hosts the SCO summit for the fifth time, here’s what you…